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Exam Tips for MOS

General Tips

Carefully read the instructions.
Respond to each question as if the test administrator will see your answer.
Pay close attention to how each questions is worded. Your answers must be precise, and they must resolve the question as asked, exactly.
Scoring is based on the end result, not on the route or time taken to complete the task. Errant keystrokes or mouse clicks will not count against your score as long as you achieve the correct end result. The "result" is what counts.
Remember that the overall test is timed. While spending a lot of time on an individual answer will not adversely affect the scoring of that particular question, taking too long may not leave you with enough time to complete the entire test.
Microsoft Office 97 and Microsoft Office 95 answers are either right or wrong. You do not get credit for partial answers. However, the Microsoft Office 2000 exams offer partial credit.
Important! Check to make sure you have entirely completed each question before clicking the "Next" button. Once you press this button, you will not be able to return to the question.
Study Macros for the Microsoft Access 97 Expert exam.
Save your results page. This page prints at the end of the exam. It is your confirmation that you passed the exam.

Tips for Completing Questions

Close all dialog boxes, toolbars, help windows, menus, etc.
Make sure all of a task's steps are completed. For example, when entering data or a formula into a cell in Microsoft Excel, press the appropriate key to make sure the information has been accepted (i.e. the Enter key, an arrow key, etc.). When the information has been accepted or confirmed, the word "Ready" will appear in the bottom left corner of the Excel taskbar.
Make sure the application has completed the task calculations or functions before clicking the "Next" button.

Tips for Avoiding Errors

DON'T leave dialog boxes, toolbars, help windows, or menus open.
DON'T leave tables, boxes, cells "active" (or highlighted) unless instructed to do so.
DON'T click the "Next" button until you have completely answered the question.
DON'T scroll in the screen window unless instructed to do so. Leave your answer visible.